Associations to the word «Localism»

Wiktionary

LOCALISM, noun. (countable) (linguistics) a linguistic feature that is unique to a locality
LOCALISM, noun. (uncountable) Attachment to a particular local place; feelings or policies which emphasize local phenomena

Dictionary definition

LOCALISM, noun. A phrase or pronunciation that is peculiar to a particular locality.
LOCALISM, noun. A partiality for some particular place.

Wise words

Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Noam Chomsky